Re: Q) Using cups from Windows-2000 machine

From: Timothy Murphy (tim_at_birdsnest.maths.tcd.ie)
Date: 04/02/04

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Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 02:48:33 +0100

    Matthew Saltzman wrote:

    > In Win2k, you can define a printer as using LPD protocol. (Configuration
    > starts by selecting "locally attached printer" in the Wizard, then "create
    > new port" then "custom port". I don't recall the exact steps, though.)

    I'm trying to follow these instructions.
    The Wizard is running now.
    I am given the choice of "Local printer" or "Network printer".
    I take it you are advising me to choose "Local printer".
    (This seems illogical, since I am told it means
    the printer is directly attached to my computer, which it is not.)

    When I do this, I have the option: "Create a new port".
    I take it I should choose this.
    I have to choose between Local Port and Standard TCP/IP Port.
    I take the second option.
    (I tried the first, but not surprisingly it did not work,
    as I was never asked where the printer was.)

    Now I am asked the "Printer Name or IP Address",
    and I give the address of my desktop, 192.168.1.1.
    (I am not able to add ":631" as the port.)
    The "Port Name" is then given as IP_192.168.1.1, which I accept.

    When I click "Next" I am told that "The device could not be identified".
    I choose Device Type: Custom.

    I am then offered Raw or LPR, and choose the latter.

    When I click Next, I am asked what model printer I am using,
    and choose the correct one, HP LaserJet 5L,
    agreeing to use the existing driver.

    Now when I opt to print a test page,
    there is a little activity on the ethernet,
    but nothing is printed.

    I note that I have never been asked, or had an opportunity,
    to give the port number 631.

    The troubleshooter does not give me any help.
    It verifies that I can ping 192.168.1.1, but that is all.
    It advises me to re-install the printer driver,
    but I very much doubt if that is necessary, and do not follow this advice.

    =================================================

    So I delete this printer, and start again,
    clicking on "Add Printer".

    This time I choose "Network printer",
    and choose "Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet",
    giving the URL ipp://192.168.1.1:631
    which is declared invalid.
    When I choose http://192.168.1.1:631
    I am told "Could not connect to printer. Access is denied."

    > On the Linux side, run redhat-config-printer, and select "sharing" from
    > the left-most pulldown menu. Then check "enable LPD protocol". Save
    > everything and restart cupsd.

    I am not offered an option "Enable LPD protocol",
    either on the current screen or when I opt to edit the printer entry.
    Where exactly do you see this option? 

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